Virginia to start shipping point fruit inspections
Virginia in cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture will hire trained inspectors to assess fruit at shipping points. Inspections cost four dollars per carload and reports certify quality for court use. Initial sites include Cloverdale Crozet Winchester and near Lynchburg with potential others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Virginia Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
State Division of Markets
Winchester
Cloverdale
Crozet
Lynchbure
United States
Division of Markets
Congress
Richmond
Vardaman Leads In Primary Returns In Complete Count
In unofficial returns from 80 of 82 counties in the Senatorial Primary, H B Stevens leads with 15 480 votes and J K Vardaman follows with 52 198 votes while Miss Belle Kearney has 1 517. Miller O Rear of headquarters company third battalion recovering from appendicitis at St Luke's Hospital Norfolk was reported resting well. Mrs J J Deying left for Washington yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
H. B. Stevens
Belle Kearney
Miller O’rear
St. Luke’s Hospital
Norfolk
Boy Escapes Death After Grasping Live Wire
Blair Goss, 65 year old father’s son, grabbed a 115 volt electric light wire while slipping from a dripping shed roof. His brother Robert freed one hand but was unable to release the other. Lineman Frank Campbell quickly cut power from a nearby porch switch, saving Blair with no burns though he suffered severe shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Goss
J. Fred. Goss
South Kent Street
Robert
Blair
Frank Campbell
Northern Virginia Power Company
Lee Boxwell
Campbell
Husband Shoots Wife Then Kills Self in Frederick
In Frederick Maryland this morning Thomas Karpamva shot and killed his wife Clara Karpamva and then fatally shot himself. Jealousy is listed as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick, Md
Clara Karpamva
Thomas Karpamva
Ohioans Dissatisfied With Harding Say Farm Voice From Ohio
W. M. DeHaven of Dayton area farmers voices widespread Ohio discontent with the Republican administration. He cites congressional inaction on farm relief and predicts a Democrat sweep in November. Wheat prices at a level that makes farming unprofitable under current policies cited as a core concern. DeHaven traveled to Frederick county with relatives to visit his old home area.
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Ohio
Harding
Republican Congress
W. M. DeHaven
Dayton
Frederick County
DeHaven
Caleb DeHaven
Back Creek
Carson Shade
Nelson ‘Lamp
Meeting at Friends' Meeting House August 17
A meeting will be held at the Friends' Meeting House on Thursday August 17 at 9 30 A M. The notice lists no further details beyond the time and venue.
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Friends’ Meeting House
Orchard ad sells fruit baskets and supplies
A compact ad from Win Orchard Supply Co advertises apple baskets for summer fruit and mentions well made baskets at right prices along with engines and belting for various uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIN. Orchard Supply CO
State to take over two Clarke County highways
The State Road Commission will likely assume maintenance of the Opequon creek to Shenandoah river road through Boyce and Millwood and the Millwood to Berryville to West Virginia line road. This ends tollgates, lowers user costs, and bonds Clarke County to broader Lee Jackson highway plans toward Washington. Local turnpike presidents say transfer will happen promptly. Negotiations involve multiple local officials and groups.
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H. F. Byrd
H. G. Shirley
State Road Commission
Opequon Creek
Shenandoah River
Boyce
Millwood
Berryville
West Virginia Line
Winchester and
Berry’s Ferry
George H. Burwell, Jr
George H. Levi
Clarke County
Opequon
Winchester
Washington
Mr. Shirley
Messrs
Roy Mitchell
Dabney Harrison
L. M. Allen
John R. Crown
Frank Neville
W. T. Lewis
George Burwell
Fire at Jewish Boys Orphanage Kills 12 in Quebec
Montreal August 16 Firefighters recover twelve bodies at the Jewish Boys Orphanage in Strawbridge Quebec after a blaze last night. Evacuation saw older boys help younger ones to safety with improvised rope ladders from bed sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montreal
Strawbridge
Quebec
Empire Theatre Special Review Reflects Audience Taste
A one column Empire Theatre notice asks for reader opinions to guide bookings. The Star states bookings will follow audience pleasure and tastes, inviting input from theatergoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
The
Star
Fireworks Tonight at Rosemont Park Martinsburg W Va
Rosemont Park in Martinsburg West Virginia hosts a full day Tri-State Metropolitan Life Insurance Picnic with bands speakers athletic events swimming races and vaudeville acts under canvas. The program features the world champion middleweight wrestler and boxing events among the main attractions promising Rosemont's biggest day of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemont Park
Martinsburg
W. Va
Georgia Minstrels
Rosemont’s
Ford Parts Warning From Chapman’s Auto Sales
A local auto seller Chapman’s Auto Sales cautions customers about bogus Ford parts threatening vehicle safety and integrity amid consumer complaints and inquiries at this shop located on a main street.
Mickeys Atlantic City Sextette at Rosemont Park
Mickeys Atlantic City Sextette performs at Rosemont Park tonight from 8 30 to 12 30 dancing and playing Atlantic Citys favorite and best orchestra with music and entertainment for a night of dancing under the stars.
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Rosemont Park
Atlantic City
Harding to tell Congress on railroad strike policy
President Harding will outline the government's stance on the railroad strike in a message to Congress. Senate ally Lodge reports readiness to proceed, with mediation efforts under review. Meanwhile, union leaders and railroad executives prepare for New York talks as West Coast tie ups ease. A clash at Missouri Pacific yards and a rough handling incident in Hornell, New York, accompany the day’s developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Congress
House of Representatives
White House
Senator Lodge
New York
Far West
Chicago
Atchison
Missouri Pacific
van Buren
Ark
Fort Smith
Hornell
N. Y
E. L. Nelson
Buffalo
Erie
Rebels Capture After Navan Engagement Near Dublin
A clash near Navan in County Louth involved irregular forces and national troops. By afternoon 66 irregulars were captured, with fighting continuing into the night reported by the Associated Press from Dublin on August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublin
Navan
County Leath
Empire Theatre Draws Crowds With First National Paramount Features
Hundreds of patrons flock to the Empire Theatre for an all feature program by First National and Paramount Pictures. The venue promotes best pictures and prices in Shenandoah Valley with offerings including Penrod and Betty Compson in The Green Temptation. The article urges community support and notes special interest this week.
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Empire Theatre
First National
Paramount Pictures
Community Playhouse
Empire
United States
Chapman’s Auto Sales Promotes Ford Parts
Genuine Ford parts advertised by Chapman’s Auto Sales with a stamped for tag and a note of a recent watermelons arrival from Lovett Bros. Local shop listing includes slogan and dealer name.
Troops Kept In Pennsylvania Amid Coal Strike
Governor Sproul says troops will stay until danger ends as only part of Pennsylvania coal output covered by settlement. Ohio reports scattered mines resuming work after the coal strike began March 31, while National Guard troops are ordered back to armories in a demobilization move.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Ohio
National Guard
Davis
Wheat Prices Fall to New Low as Farmers Suffer
Wheat dealers in Chicago pay 1 dollar per bushel for new wheat and 1.04 for old, spot wheat closes Baltimore at 1.10 as the season’s lowest prices. Report notes a selling movement to halt losses and cites production costs vs 1916 impacts and growing machinery expenses.
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Winchester
Baltimore
Chicago
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Mary J. Carper
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon for Mrs. Mary J. Carper widow of James Carper. She died after several weeks of illness. The rites were from East Leicester street led by Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Maurice M. Lynch Edward Conner William C. Perry Robert F. Brill Dr. A. D. Henkel and J. H. Henry attending.
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Mary J. Carper
James Carper
East Leicester Street
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Maurice M. Lynch
Edward Conner
William C. Perry
Robert F. Brill
A. D. Henkel
J. H. Hen
Mr Barrett Dead Near White Hall
David Barrett a prominent farmer of White Hall Frederick county died at his home at 8 am after a long illness. Gun violence is said to be the direct cause of death. He owned valuable farmland in the county’s north. He was 75 and survived by a widow two daughters Mrs Carson Clark and Mrs William Newlin and a son George Barrett. Funeral at Pleasant Valley Church 11 am Friday with Interment at Old Stone Church. Miss Bessie Kramer started a visit to Baltimore relatives.
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David Barrett
White Hall
Frederick County
Barrett
Carson Clark
William Newlin
George Barrett
Banker Sued for 100000 by Woman in Georgia
Mrs. Sarah Gillespie Byfield sues Walter T. Candler, a Atlanta banker, in Decatur Superior Court for 100000 damages claiming an attack aboard the Berengaria on July 16. Candler countersuit alleges extortion of 25000 from him by Byfield aboard the steamship en route to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Walter T. Candler
Sarah Gillespie Byfield
Decatur
Candler
Berengaria
Byfield
Clyde K. Byfield
Five year old dies from catarrhal pneumonia in Berryville
Edward M. Copenhaver son of Mrs. Mary Copenhaver and the late William Copenhaver died last evening at 606 South Kent Street from catarrhal pneumonia. He had been ill long and was patient. Besides his mother he leaves sister Dorothy May Copenhaver. Funeral at Mrs. Woomer home Thursday at 1 p.m. under Rev. Walter Mark Depp. burial in Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville.
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Edward M. Copenhaver
Mary JC. Copenhaver
William Copenhaver
Fannie Woomer
South Kent Street
Miss Chapman
Berryville
Dorothy May Copenhaver
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
R. H. Jones and Company
Green Hill Cemetery
P M Mishler Dead Near Hagerstown Prominent Builder
Phares M Mishler 80 a noted promoter in the Cumberland and Shenandoah valleys died Monday afternoon near Hagerstown Maryland. He headed Bear Park Lumber Coal and Tron Company and claimed large timber and mineral lands in Frederick and Shenandoah counties. He promoted Corbett's Addition and development tracts near the Hagerstown fair grounds. He left a widow and a son and his body was taken to Gettysburg for interment.
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Phares
M. Mishler
Cumberland
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Gettysburg
Mishler
Winchester
Frederick County
Star Tannery
Daisy Orndorff
Delaware Corporation
Bear Park Lumber, Coal and Tron Company
Delaware
Frederick
United States Court
Western District of Virginia
Lynchburg
Corbett
Milford Schindel
Reed Sworn in as Senator from Pennsylvania
Major David A. Reed of Pittsburgh was sworn in today as senator from Pennsylvania to succeed the late William E. Crow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David A. Reed
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
William E. Crow
Dedication of United Brethren Church Next Sunday
The dedication services of the United Brethren Church are planned for Sunday August 20 with eight services. Bishop W M Bell will deliver the dedication sermon at 11 AM, followed by a special offering. Afternoon sessions include multiple addresses by local and regional figures and another sermon at 8 PM.
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United Brethren Church
W. F. Gruver
D. D
W. O. Fries
G. W
W. M. Bell
H. EB. Richardson
W. Mark Depp
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. W
Giaéa
J. B. Chamberlin
Martinsburg
W. Va
H. S. Larrick
Winchester
Hyman
Dayton
Ohio
Harrisburg
Otte i
En. J. ¥. Morgan
First Christian Church
Bell
D. Grubb
L. H. Pence
Delwin Jackson
Alson Hott
Leslie K. J Lauck
Walter Gano
J Bailey
Piter
George
Walter Hough
Harold Lauck
W. P. Anderson
Nvov
Sndke
H. i Piter
W. A. Bailey
Bishop Bell
May stop the Dempsey fight
Governor McCray of Indiana delayed sending a letter to the Laporte sheriff to ban the Dempsey Brennan bout at Michigan City while local officials plan to act to prevent the match. The letter may still be sent if county officials do not act.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
McCray
Indiana
Michigan City
Laporte County
Engagement Announced for Kathryn Stickley and William Rogers
In Vaulcluse on a Tuesday afternoon at the Stickley home, Miss Kathryn Stickley announced her engagement to William Edward Rogers of Washington DC to a small circle of friends. The event featured a gold and green color scheme, decorated tables, a miniature bride and groom cake, and yellow candy heart favors with the engagement notice. Refreshments followed in the same color theme. A separate item notes a lost black bag at the Episcopal Church containing money. reward offered and return requested to The Star.
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Vaucluse
William Stickley
Kathryn Stickley
William Edward Rogers
Washington, D.C
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Vardaman
J.J. Deying
State Commission
Braddock St. M. E
National Avenue
Chapman's
Mickey
FORD
Lovett Bros
Carper
MR. Barrett
Pleasant Valley Church
Old Stone Church
Bessie Kramer
P. M. Mishler
Herrell
United Brethren House of Worship
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